Ripple Effect

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Ava can't help but smile at her wife as Lexa speaks rather animatedly on the phone to the recently named new Head Coach of the USWNT, Heather O'Reilly. The call came in early this morning, and they both knew it was the former player extending an invitation to Lexa to attend an upcoming camp. 

"Okay. Yes, HAO, I'll be sure and ask her, but I'm quite certain the answer is and will always be yes. I'll see you next week. Bye."  

Lexa sets her phone on the kitchen counter and turns to smile at her wife. Ava smiles back, "I'm proud of you, Lex." 

Lexa nods and walks over, sitting down beside her wife on the couch, "HAO, asked me if I thought you'd be interested in attending the camp as well. She wasn't sure how you were feeling and doing with everything that has gone on. Apparently, Amanda is scheduled to undergo surgery for a broken toe and will be unavailable for the Empowerment Tournament and most likely the preseason for the Spirit. So are you interested?"  

Ava's face lights up, and she stands up, "Hell ya, I am, let's fucking go!" 

Lexa bursts out laughing at her reaction, "God, I love you." 

Ava smiles at her, "Love you, too. Now, do I have to call HAO and confirm or what?" 

Lexa nods, "I already told her you would accept, but it would probably be a good thing for you to call and confirm as well." 

"On it!" Ava scoops her phone up and heads towards the bedroom to make the call while Lexa calls her Mom to let her know the news. 

Ring ... ring 

"Lexy!" 

Lexa shakes her head, "Auntie Kris, why are you answering Mom's phone?" 

"She's in the shower, getting ready for her big lunch date." 

"Date? with who?" 

She hears her Aunt let out a chuckle, "She didn't tell you?" 

"No. We haven't spoken for a few days." 

"Guess which former teammate just happens to be in town this week?" 

"OH MY GOD!!, Did Mom finally do it?" 

"After I plowed her with a bunch of alcohol, she finally called Abby and confessed her feelings. It turns out the feelings are mutual!"

"Okay, I'm crying right now. Would you please tell her she needs to call me and let me know how it went? Oh my God, I'm so happy and excited and nervous for her."

"I will don't worry. Oh, was there a reason you called in the first place or was it just to chat?" 

"Right, sorry. I just got off the phone with HAO a short time ago, and she invited both and Ava and me to the upcoming camp." 

"Congratulations, that's awesome! How is Ava doing?" 

"Really well. In fact, I think we are both in a better place physically, mentally and emotionally than we've ever been. As disappointing as losing the baby was it served as the starting point for us towards working on and making our relationship better and stronger than ever."

"I'm really happy to hear that, Lexy. You and Ava are so good together, and when the time is right, you will complete your family."

"Everyone keeps saying the same thing to us. Be patient, and when the time is right, magic will happen." 

Lexa hears Kristie laughing on the other end, "That's one way of putting it." 

Lexa laughs, "Ava and I have already met with a worker about the adoption process, and we've already started looking at larger places, but trying to find something within our price range in this area is next to impossible. We're probably going to have to start looking a bit further outside the city and then make the commute for training and games.